Alexis Joseph is a 2009-born forward who shows strong hockey sense and quick offensive instincts…
Scouting Reports
WHL: Medicine Hat (4) @ Kelowna (3)
The hometown Kelowna Rockets jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but could not hold off the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers, who prevailed 4-3 in overtime. Carson Wetsch led the way for the Rockets with a goal and two assists. The Tigers had four different goal scorers with the winner going to Dayton Reschny in overtime. Carter Casey was very good in net for the Tigers, making 37 saves on 40 shots.
WHL: Spokane (3) @ Edmonton (2)
This game was even all night and both teams generated some good looks on the power play and 5 on 5. The goaltenders made some big saves and kept the game tight. Edmonton had a late push to tie the game up, with an eventual shootout. Spokane stopped all 3 shootout attempts to seal the win.
QMJHL: Val-d’Or (2) @ Moncton (7)
Very athletic between the pipes, Moves very well for his size, very good technique, plays a touch too deep at times, obviously wasn’t tested too much during the game vs Foreurs, but when he was he responded.
QMJHL: Victoriaville (2) @ Rouyn-Noranda (4)
Jacob Hamel, the 2008-born defenseman Jacob plays with confidence and strong offensive instincts from the blue line. He times his…
QMJHL: Victoriaville (5) @ Moncton (3)
2008-born goalie Anthony Catanzariti is a confident netminder with good puck-handling skills. He displays flexibility and quickness, making impressive saves such as reacting to a cross-ice pass…
QMJHL: Sherbrooke (7) @ Victoriaville (6)
This high scoring matchup saw half of its goals come in the opening period, but the team that started strong could not finish the job. Sherbrooke showed real resilience, shaking off a rough first period and tightening up defensively in front of their goaltender to take control and come away with the win.
WHL: Medicine Hat (3) @ Penticton (1)
Jordan Switzer did his job to ensure a Tigers win tonight. He is an aggressive, athletic, and composed goaltender for the Medicine Hat Tigers. Jordan is very quick post-to-post, using an explosive push to get square to far-side shots. He soaked pucks up, not leaving rebound opportunities, and on longer shots he deflected pucks where he wanted. On two- or three-second shot opportunities, Jordan looked…
QMJHL: Saint John (7) @ Moncton (5)
Zachary Morin impressed in the game with his exceptional ability to read and react in traffic. He showcased creativity and playmaking skills, often using his speed and agility to create opportunities for himself and teammates in open ice.
WHL: Brandon (3) @ Regina (2)
This tightly contested game needed extra time to find a winner. The Wheat Kings were just a minute away from securing the regulation win before the Pats tied it late. In the end, it was Jordan Gavin who sealed the victory for Brandon with the game winning goal in the shootout.
QMJHL: Rimouski (1) @ Moncton (2)
Sturgeon has all the tools to be an effective shutdown nasty two-zone defender…
Rising 2026 NHL Draft Prospects from USA-S17 Camp
Each summer, USA Hockey’s Under-17 National Development Camp in Buffalo offers a first real glimpse at America’s next NHL Draft class. This year’s group delivered a fast, skilled, and highly competitive showing that helped separate early risers from raw projects.
Neutral Zone scouts tracked every game and evaluated the nation’s top U17 skaters outside the NTDP, spotlighting players whose size, pace, and hockey IQ could translate at the next level. The following evaluations identify who’s trending upward and into the 2025–26 season.
OHL: Ottawa (3) @ Guelph (4)
Ottawa traveled to Guelph and lost a tight 4-3 game. The game got off to a slow start with not many chances on either side but intensity picked as time went along with many chances in the 3rd period. Guelph weathered some storms in the 3rd period and took advantage of a late powerplay to secure the win. Here is a report of the best players in the game:
WHL: Kamloops (4) @ Regina (3)
Regina controlled the majority of the pace in the first and second period and had more dangerous chances in both periods, however shot quantity was similar. Kamloops scored on their opportunities and their powerplay was good, along with their goaltending. the game was decided in overtime on a powerplay that Kamloops capitalized on.
WHL: Saskatoon (2) @ Everett (3)
Everett controlled the pace of this game, they were dominant in the first period outshooting the blades 17-4. The score was close but the shots tell the story at 39-16 in favour of the Silvertips. Saskatoon had some opportunistic goals that kept the game close, however three first period goals stood as the win for Everett.
OHL: Erie (2) @ Brampton (7)
Bowen made many big saves in this win. Despite the large score difference, he was challenged and faced quality shots and chances against. He faced 34 shots and only gave up 2 goals. He made an unbelievable save on a backdoor rebound shot that he was able to kick out his leg and deny. Bowen also faced some breakaway chances that he turned aside with confidence. He moves well and is…
QMJHL: Newfoundland (4) @ Halifax (2)
It was a close game that remained up for grabs until the final minute, when the Regiment secured the win with an empty net goal. Penalty trouble proved costly for the Mooseheads, as extended time shorthanded shifted the momentum in the Regiment’s too often throughout the game.
OHL: George Komadoski
Komadoski is a 6’4”, 211-pound right-shot defenseman who is a physically mature, defensive-minded defender with a mature, responsible approach. He plays steady, low-risk hockey and is trusted defensively, averaging 12:20 of total ice time per game, including 1:21 on the penalty kill.
QMJHL: Val-d’Or (2) @ Moncton (7)
The Wildcats set the tone early, scoring just fourteen seconds into the game and carrying that momentum for the full sixty minutes. With four goals in the opening period and six unanswered in total, they controlled nearly every facet of the game from start to finish.
WHL: Victoria (6) @ Kelowna (5)
The visiting Victoria Royals defeated the Kelowna Rockets 6–5 in a shootout. The hometown Rockets rallied from two deficits in the third period, led by Tij Iginla who scored twice, including the game-tying goal with 25 seconds left in regulation. The Royals were paced by 2009 prospect Ludovic Perreault, who scored once in regulation and delivered the shootout winner. Goaltender Ethan Eskit made 31 saves to earn the win for Victoria.
WHL: Jimmy Egan
Jimmy Egan is a 6’2”, 183-pound left-shot center who brings length, effort, and a physical foundation but remains…